BSc (Hons) Housing Studies

Key facts

• There is a strong emphasis on work based learning. Students are encouraged to apply their academic studies to practice situations
• The tutors have close links with industry and professional bodies and the courses have been developed in consultation with employers
• A variety of teaching and learning methods are used including site visits, “real-life” case studies and group work 
• The Programmes are accredited by the Chartered Institute of Housing. When you enrol you will become a Student member of the CIH. On successful completion of the programme you will be eligible to apply for Chartered Membership of the CIH.  
• This course is affiliated to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors for the Associate route to membership. Click here for more details
• The course is fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building
• 95% of Housing Studies graduates found graduate level employment within 6 months of graduating

Career opportunities

• public, private and voluntary sector opportunities
• working in housing management
• housing advice
• housing development
• housing support
• homelessness prevention
• tenant participation
• renewal and enforcement

You will develop your inter-professional skills, learn how to project manage successfully and appreciate the interrelationship between housing and sustainable regeneration. You will also be able to choose options from a range of modules such as mentoring for housing practice and building appraisal. You will produce a dissertation on an area of interest to you giving you an opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge of an aspect of housing which can relate to, and inform the needs of your organisation.

Modules

Level 3

• Dissertation (40 credits)
• Inter-Professional Studies (20 credits)
• Project Management (20 credits)
• Urban Renewal (20 credits)

Options

One from:

• Mentoring for Housing Practice (20 credits)
• Building Appraisal (20 credits)
• Negotiated Learning (20 credits)
• Experiential Learning (20 credits)

Assessment

Assessment for the course includes portfolios, simulated work place tasks such as reports, briefing papers, client advice and presentation of materials. There are also seminars and team activities.

Course duration

Part-time

Two years

Entry requirements and applying

You must have successfully completed the FdSc Housing Studies.